Reservist recalls brave minefield breach in Kuwait war
Fort Detrick Marine reservist Staff Sgt. Anthony Bageant recounts Bravo Company action near the Saudi Kuwait border on February 23 during the 100 hour ground war. He describes breaching lanes, encountering Iraqi trenches, bursts of fire, prisoners pouring in, and air support from Cobras and artillery.
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Fort Detrick
Marine Corps
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Anthony D. Bageant
Martinsburg
W.va
4Th Light Armored Infantry
Bageant
Bravo Company
Sgt. Bageant
Anthony Bageant
Company B
Gulf War Pen Pal Visit Eases First-Graders’ Fears
Emmitsburg Elementary hosted Lance Cpl. Shawn Bushman of the U S Marine Corps Reserves as a war-era pen pal. The 22-year-old driver based at Fort Detrick described Saudi Arabia and Kuwait missions to 23 first graders, who asked about bombs and death. Bushman reflected on life priorities and faith after serving.
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Shawn Bushman
Persain Gulf
Cpl
Bushman
4Th Light Armored Infantry
U.S. Marine Corps Reserves
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Fort Detrick
Frederick
Mikey Peel
Mikey
Karen Brennan
Kim Stewart
Cpl. Bushman
Cpl Bushman
Middle East
Persian Gulf
Bobr Aircraft Industries
Hagerstown
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